Cafe & Coffee Shop Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for cafe & coffee shop in food & beverage settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for cafe & coffee shop in food & beverage settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
- Encourages responsible caffeine consumption through staff guidance and clear sizing.
- Supports arts and culture via small events, noticeboards, and community displays.
- Strengthens local micro-economies by showcasing small-batch coffee and baked goods.
- Provides a relaxed third space for informal meetings, study, and remote work.
- Creates barista and customer-service skill development opportunities.
Typical hazards & measures
- Waste and recycling management — Provide separate bins for food, liquids, and recyclables. Empty regularly, store securely outside, and keep pest-proof. Train staff in correct segregation and avoid overfilling bins.
- Cross-contamination of food and drink — Store raw and ready-to-eat foods separately, colour-code utensils, and wash hands between tasks. Keep milk jugs, stirrers, and serving tongs sanitised after each use. Monitor with HACCP daily checks.
- Ergonomic strain from repetitive tasks — Rotate staff roles to reduce repetitive strain from milk steaming, tamping, and serving. Provide ergonomic mats at counters. Train staff in correct posture and lifting techniques.
- Vehicle access and delivery hazards — Schedule deliveries outside peak customer hours, use trolleys with brakes, and cordon unloading zones. Keep pavements and curbs slip-resistant and well lit. Train staff in safe handling and ensure delivery vehicles do not obstruct customer access or fire exits.
- Hot drinks preparation and service — Fit insulated carafes, train staff to handle cups by handles only, and provide sleeves for takeaway cups. Maintain correct fill levels to prevent spills, and position pass-over counters to reduce customer contact with machines.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: Cafe & Coffee Shop to begin immediately.
- Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
- Download your PDF. Create a free account if you want to save.
FAQ
Do I need an account to start?
You can begin filling out your risk assessment straight away. Create a free account if you want to save your work.
Can I download a PDF?
Yes - download a clean, professional PDF at the end.
Can I edit a saved assessment?
Yes, personal and unlimited members can edit saved assessments from the account dashboard.